Investigating the Influence of Nanofluid on Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems Concerning Photovoltaic Panel Performance

Autor: Arifin, Zainal, Prasojo, Yudin J., Juwana, Wibawa E., Rachmanto, Rendy A., Widhiyanuriyawan, Denny, Yohana, Eflita, Prasetyo, Singgih D.
Zdroj: e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy; 20240101, Issue: Preprints
Abstrakt: •Solar energy, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, has potential to replace the planet's finite fossil fuel supply.•Photovoltaic (PV) panels can transform solar energy into electrical energy.•High temperatures can reduce the efficiency of PV cells.•A study in Surakarta, Indonesia, evaluated the effects of CuO, TiO2, and Al2O3nanofluids as cooling agents on PV panels.•Results showed temperature reductions of 18.84°C, 18.12°C, and 17.62°C when using nanofluids.•Electrical efficiency of PV and PV/T panels using nanofluids improved by 10.98%, 13.92%, 13.65%, and 13.39%.
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